Few cars in the history of the autoverse are as head-turning as this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Fully repainted in its original Nocturne Blue exterior, this model year represents a complete refresh of the top-tier second-generation Firebird. A new, more streamlined front end that allows for better airflow thanks to a repositioned pair of grilles and an updated rear spoiler still manage to take a backseat to the giant 'Screaming Chicken' decal on the expansive hood of this WS7-equipped, pulse-pounding Pontiac.
Inside, we find a wholly replaced black vinyl interior featuring a set of sporty bucket seats separated by a combination storage console/armrest. A Grant GT steering wheel sits in front of a shimmering metal dashboard highlighted by a big tach and complimenting speedometer, while ancillary gauges are situated about. An AM/FM/cassette player adds entertainment beyond the big motor under the hood, while functional air conditioning keeps temperatures cool when it's too hot out to pop the T-tops off.
Under that massive scooped hood, we find a (believed) original 6.6-liter that has been upgraded with a FiTech electronic fuel injection system to help the already underrated big block make more than the 220 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque it was originally advertised as having from the factory. That power is then routed through a Turbo Hydramatic 350 three-speed automatic transmission before being sent out to the ten-bolt rear end.
*WS7 Package
*6.6 Liter V8
*Believed Original Engine
*Nocturne Blue Repaint
*TH350 Three Speed Auto
*Front and Rear Sway Bars
*Power Brakes
*Front Discs Rear Drums
*Dual Exhaust
*FlowMaster Mufflers
*Gen 3 Wheels
*Power Steering
*AC
*Cruise Control
*Grant GT Steering Wheel
*Build Sheet
*Original Window Sticker
*Factory Invoice
*Owner's Manual
This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am rides on a set of sixteen-inch wheels taken from a Gen-3 Trans Am shod in 215/60R-16 Starfire tires. A set of front and rear sway bars adds a bit of rigidity to complement the power front disc and rear drum brakes. Along with plenty of nostalgia, this T/A comes with plenty of provenance, including its factory build sheet, original window sticker, and owner's manual. If you have wanted a second-generation Firebird that is guaranteed to garner the lion's share of attention anywhere it goes, look no further because this is the car you've been searching for. Don't wait, call today!